Basement framing- need help

02-20-2012, 10:01 PM	#1
Pvtces Newbie   Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1	Basement framing- need help Is it ok to use a metal as a base and wood for studs. I want it to be to code for nj. Please someone , help

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02-20-2012, 10:30 PM	#2
Beepster Member   Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 393	Basement framing- need help Metal? What's wrong with pressure treated wood? Call and ask your local building inspector. B

02-20-2012, 10:46 PM	#3
woodworkbykirk journeyman carpenter     Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: nova scotia canada Posts: 2,162	Basement framing- need help are you talking about using steel stud track for your plate? if thats the case no.. the studs wont stay in place. dont mix and match framing material

02-21-2012, 07:29 AM	#4
titanoman Disabled wood vet     Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California Posts: 1,646	Basement framing- need help Why metal plates? There's no code calling for that.